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FAU Owls edge out FIU Panthers in Thriller, Win Series

by Gabriel Garcia - April 25, 2021April 26, 2021

Miami, Florida - The rally came up painfully short as the FAU Owls defeated the FIU Panthers 8-7 to win the four-game weekend series in thrilling fashion. FIU had the bases loaded in the ninth but Seth Cannady struck out on a borderline payoff pitch. Matt Fernandez was on the hill

FIU Panthers Lose Finale, Get Swept by Charlotte 49ers | April 11th, 2021

by Gabriel Garcia - April 11, 2021

Miami, Florida - Again they rallied but it was not enough as the FIU Panthers lost the series finale 9-5 getting swept by the Charlotte 49ers on Sunday. The starting pitching was unable to contain the Niners' offense. Steven Casey lasted just one and two-thirds innings giving up six runs (five

FIU Men’s Soccer fall on Senior Day | April 10th 2021

by Alex Gonzalez - April 10, 2021

Miami, FL- Coming off a tie against Kentucky, the FIU Panthers faced off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Senior Day. In recent history, FIU has not had the best luck against the Gamecocks. The Panthers have lost nine out of the 15 all-time matchups. FIU fought hard but to

FIU Rally Comes Up Short, Lose Opener to Charlotte

by Gabriel Garcia - April 9, 2021April 11, 2021

Miami, Florida - FIU made things really interesting late game but their rally came up short, losing the series opener to Charlotte 11-8 Friday night. The 49ers scored in the first five innings leading by as much as 11-3. The Panthers' pitching struggled mightily in trying to put away their C-USA

FIU Soccer Ties Kentucky in a Shootout | April 3rd 2021

by Alex Gonzalez - April 4, 2021April 6, 2021

Miami, FL – After last week’s matchup against Charlotte was postponed, FIU men’s soccer was back in action Saturday night against the Kentucky Wildcats. In recent history, the Panthers have gotten the best of the Wildcats, beating them in their last two matchups. Tonight, the Panthers drew against the Kentucky

Miami Hurricanes Annihilate FIU Panthers, Take Round 1 of Battle for 305

by Gabriel Garcia - March 31, 2021April 3, 2021

Miami, Florida - The battle quickly turned into a rout. Miami annihilated FIU 21-1 to take the first round of the Battle for the 305 in dominating fashion. As previously mentioned in the preview it was going to come down to the pitching and defense, Florida International had neither. Four of

Miami Hurricanes vs FIU Panthers Baseball Preview: Round 1

by Gabriel Garcia - March 29, 2021April 2, 2021

Miami, Florida - It's the date that many have circled on their calendars. So begins the Miami Hurricanes vs FIU Panthers baseball preview, a clash of rivals. The crosstown adversaries were unable to play each other in 2020 due to the cancellation of the season but this year is a brand

Indiana State Sycamores Sweep Doubleheader, Weekend Series

by Gabriel Garcia - March 8, 2021March 9, 2021

Miami, Florida - It wasn't their weekend. The FIU Panthers were utterly outmatched as the Indiana State Sycamores took the doubleheader and weekend series. Defensive miscues, poor pitching, and weak hitting proved disastrous for the blue and gold, losing 9-4 then 7-2. The home team was outscored 29-8 this series.

Indiana State Sycamores Crush FIU to Open Weekend Series

by Gabriel Garcia - March 6, 2021

Miami, Florida - The Indiana State Sycamores ran away with this one, crushing FIU 13-2 to start the three-game weekend series. They led the entire game. Tyler Myrick kept the damage to a minimum early on until he was lit up mid-game in the fourth and fifth frames. Myrick surrendered seven

FIU Panthers Collapse, Lose to Redhawks in Extras | February 28th, 2021

by Gabriel Garcia - February 28, 2021February 28, 2021

Miami, Florida - With only three outs to go, the FIU Panthers' bullpen collapsed in the ninth inning, losing 15-6 to the Miami (OH) Redhawks in extras. The late-game relievers struggled mightily, going through six consecutive batters without recording an out. By the time they finally got it together, their